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47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Agarwal, Nephrologist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Gaurav Agarwal, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified. Dr. Agarwal is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Agarwal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Agarwal’s office at (219) 884-2640.
What languages does Dr. Agarwal speak?
Dr. Agarwal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Agarwal treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Agarwal diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Agarwal. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Volume Depletion
- Low Potassium
- High Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Fluid Loss
- Low Body Fluid
- Hypovolemia
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E869: Volume depletion, unspecified
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
Also known as:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Agarwal perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gaurav Agarwal may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Agarwal's office.
Does Dr. Agarwal accept my insurance?
Dr. Agarwal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 884-2640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Agarwal accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Agarwal in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Indiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Agarwal's office located?
Dr. Gaurav Agarwal's Primary Practice
6061 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 884-2640
What is Dr. Agarwal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Agarwal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033432109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Agarwal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Agarwal
What is Dr. Gaurav Agarwal's specialty?
Dr. Agarwal is a Nephrologist near Merrillville, IN. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Agarwal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gaurav Agarwal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Agarwal is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, IN, Pinnacle Hospital, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Franciscan Health Crown Point, IU Health Methodist Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Gaurav Agarwal accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Gaurav Agarwal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gaurav Agarwal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Agarwal's office at (219) 884-2640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gaurav Agarwal?
Please contact Dr. Agarwal's office at (219) 884-2640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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